Grants Manager - A Wider Circle : Job Details

Job Summary

A Wider Circle is seeking a dedicated Grants Manager to support organizational fundraising efforts. The Grants Manager will report to the Director of Grants and Contracts and will assist in overseeing the full lifecycle of foundation, corporate, and government grants and contracts, from proposal development to compliance, reporting, and invoicing. The first month will be on-site and will gradually increase up to 60% remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft proposals, reports, and other materials for government, foundation, and corporate funders, reflecting organizational requirements and funder priorities
• Maintain working knowledge of program budgets, basic financial attachments, and other supporting documentation
• Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify grant funding opportunities
• Develop fluency in program data and accurately incorporate into proposals and other requests
• Work closely with the Director of Grants & Contracts to manage grants calendars, deadlines, and deliverables and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of proposals, contracts, reports, and invoicing using project management tools
• Prepare and submit invoices in accordance with contract terms
• Coordinate across departments to gather program and evaluation data to monitor progress toward grant deliverables and outcomes.
• Support special projects or cross-team initiatives related to grants
• Attending fundraising and networking events as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and editing skills (writing sample required).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Demonstrated project management abilities, ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities

• Familiarity with nonprofit finance, budgets, and development process.

• Knowledge of government contracting and grants management strongly preferred

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, compliance, or contract administration (nonprofit or government experience is a plus).
• Bachelor's degree or above

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and MS office
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Additional eligibility requirements:

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Travel required

Local travel

A Wider Circle offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term Disability
• Vision Insurance

Application Requirements

As part of your application, please submit a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to create engaging content for grant specific projects and/or submissions. The writing sample should be between 1,000+ words and can be an example of previous work or a short piece written for this application.

Please attach the writing sample as a PDF or Word document when submitting your application. Ensure that any proprietary or sensitive information is removed.

Your writing sample will be used solely to assess your fit for this role and will be kept confidential.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

A Wider Circle is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or other non-merit factors. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.